Hi, I’m Arsen Khondkaryan, a senior Android developer with over 10 years of hands-on experience building native Android apps using Java and Kotlin. I’ve led architecture, implemented end-to-end features, and shipped apps to Google Play, whether I’m the sole developer or part of a larger team. I keep up with Google’s guidelines and modern practices to deliver robust, scalable solutions. I’m seeking a Senior/Lead Android Developer role to tackle complex, business-critical projects. My background includes remote collaborations with clients in Germany, Canada, Israel, and Armenia, a solid MBA, and a strong ability to translate business needs into high-quality Android apps. I’m known for reliable delivery, clear communication, and continuous learning.

Arsen Khondkaryan

Hi, I’m Arsen Khondkaryan, a senior Android developer with over 10 years of hands-on experience building native Android apps using Java and Kotlin. I’ve led architecture, implemented end-to-end features, and shipped apps to Google Play, whether I’m the sole developer or part of a larger team. I keep up with Google’s guidelines and modern practices to deliver robust, scalable solutions. I’m seeking a Senior/Lead Android Developer role to tackle complex, business-critical projects. My background includes remote collaborations with clients in Germany, Canada, Israel, and Armenia, a solid MBA, and a strong ability to translate business needs into high-quality Android apps. I’m known for reliable delivery, clear communication, and continuous learning.

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Hi, I’m Arsen Khondkaryan, a senior Android developer with over 10 years of hands-on experience building native Android apps using Java and Kotlin. I’ve led architecture, implemented end-to-end features, and shipped apps to Google Play, whether I’m the sole developer or part of a larger team. I keep up with Google’s guidelines and modern practices to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

I’m seeking a Senior/Lead Android Developer role to tackle complex, business-critical projects. My background includes remote collaborations with clients in Germany, Canada, Israel, and Armenia, a solid MBA, and a strong ability to translate business needs into high-quality Android apps. I’m known for reliable delivery, clear communication, and continuous learning.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Armenian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Android Developer at KBST (Germany)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and development of the ScanBox system: main UI app for product scanning and checkout, CartCheck, Maintenance, GPS tracking, and a gRPC-based communication library. Implemented MVVM/MVI, Kotlin, Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Dagger Hilt, Room, gRPC, BLE, FCM/Analytics, and crash reporting. Built library components for scanner, scale, and payment terminal integration; delivered end-to-end to production.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at Always In Action
September 30, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Remote role contributing to EmailMe app. Implemented features enabling instant sharing to email (notes, images, files, links) and built supporting tooling, integration with FCM/Analytics; collaborated with UX team to optimize flows; delivered on a tight schedule.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at HDM Print
August 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Android application for printing tax receipts from e-commerce orders via a Fiscal POS Terminal. Managed data formatting, communication with fiscal device, and compliance flow; ensured reliable receipt printing.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Mobile Technical Lead at DeckMart
June 30, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Lead Android development for an Android E-Commerce app (~50 pages). Designed architecture, implemented Kotlin-based UI with MVVM, deep linking, Stripe payments, Firebase Analytics/Crashlytics; integrated delivery APIs and testing; produced a pure Kotlin native app.
Senior Android Developer at Mercedes-Benz
September 30, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Android SDK library acting as intermediary between vehicle computer and MB Android apps. Rewrote and improved performance, implemented Bluetooth data retrieval, background processing improvements, support for background SDK execution without a permanent foreground service, and automatic log uploads to Firebase Storage; created test apps for testers.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Senior Backend Developer at Zakup/Fast Fruit
March 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Android E-Commerce app for wholesale (admin and client). Led Android frontend from scratch; backend in C# ASP.NET Core with Azure SQL, JWT-based auth, and API docs via Swagger; implemented MVVM, Retrofit, Room, and FCM.
Senior Android Developer at Quwi
January 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Project management Android app with projects, tasks, chat, and widgets. Initially solo developer; later codebase rewritten. Focused on architectural design and feature delivery using Java/Kotlin, MVVM, Retrofit, socket.io, and Firebase tools.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Mobile Technical Lead at Alfa-Pharm
December 31, 2019 - September 19, 2025
E-Commerce Android app for a drugstore chain. Implemented online ordering, card payments, store search, offers, loyalty card integration, maps, push notifications, and analytics; architecture created from scratch; coordinated across iOS and backend teams.
Senior Android Developer at Vortex
December 31, 2018 - September 19, 2025
Asset Maintenance & Field Service Management app for internal use. Implemented dispatching, order tracking, and map-based visualization; integrated Google Maps, Firebase Analytics/FCM, and REST APIs.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at Clickoapp
December 31, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Delivery platform with Courier and Client apps. Built from scratch; pure Java native Android apps; used Retrofit, RxJava, Glide, Google Maps, Location Services, OneSignal, Analytics, and Crashlytics.
Senior Android Developer at John’s Learning Center
December 31, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Android applications for a learning center admin and users, delivered from concept to Play Market publication; involved in development lifecycle and testing.
Senior Android Developer at Udimi (Cyprus)
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Contributed to Udimi as part of the Quwi team; developed several app pages and participated in reviews and testing during 2020–2022.
Remote Android Developer at Krauth Technology (Germany)
October 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Android development for buses on-board computers; added Bluetooth connectivity, improved background processing, and prepared SDK for distribution; conducted testing and tester distribution.
Android Developer at ScanMyOpel
December 31, 2018 - September 19, 2025
Android app for Opel car models diagnostics via Bluetooth; ongoing improvements and feature enhancements across 2016–2018.
Senior Android Developer at KBST (Germany)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Fully designed, developed, and maintained the main Android UI for ScanBox and related tools (CartCheck, Maintenance, GPS Tracker). Implemented gRPC-based communication, Bluetooth payment terminal integration, and robust UI with MVVM/MVI, Dagger Hilt, Room, Firebase Analytics/Crashlytics, and background/location features for theft prevention.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at Always In Action
September 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Remote role delivering Android development and architectural leadership for EmailMe apps (Free and Pro versions), focusing on scalable mobile solutions and smooth user experiences.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at HDM Print
August 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Android application for printing tax receipts for delivery orders; data flow from e-commerce app to Fiscal POS Terminal and print validation.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Mobile Technical Lead at DeckMart
June 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Android E-commerce app (~50 pages) developed from scratch; architecture planning; Stripe payments; deep linking; FCM analytics; Android UI/UX aligned with Material Design; CI/CD with Bitbucket; memory leak detection with LeakCanary.
Senior Android Developer at Mercedes-Benz
September 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Android SDK library connecting vehicle computer with mobile apps. Rewrote most code, added Bluetooth vehicle data retrieval, improved background processing, and enabled background operation without persistent foreground service; automatic log uploads to Firebase Storage; distributed test apps.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at Zakup/Fast Fruit
March 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Android E-commerce app for a wholesale supplier; two apps (admin and client); complete architecture from scratch; backend implemented in C# with Azure SQL; comprehensive Android stack (Kotlin, MVVM, DI, Room, Retrofit, Glide, FCM, Analytics, Crashlytics).
Senior Android Developer at Quwi (Cyprus)
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Project management app with projects, tasks, real-time chat, TODO widget, and integrated analytics. Led development from early stage; later codebase rewritten; architectural design involvement.
Senior Android Developer at Udimi (Cyprus)
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Remote project work within Quwi team; developed several app pages and features as part of ongoing project support.
Android Developer at ScanMyOpel
January 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Android app for Opel car models diagnostics using Bluetooth interface; ongoing improvements and bug fixes.
Courier & Client Apps Lead at Clickoapp
December 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Delivery platform with Courier and Client apps; built from scratch; Kotlin/Java native Android; involved Retrofit, RxJava, Google Maps, Location Services, OneSignal, Analytics, Crashlytics.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at Alfa-Pharm
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Android E-commerce app for a drugstore chain; online ordering, ARCA payments, maps, and analytics integration; architecture designed and implemented from scratch.
Android Developer at Vortex
December 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Asset Maintenance & Field Service app; dispatching, maps, push notifications, analytics; full-cycle development from ground up.
Android Developer at John’s Learning Center
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Android apps for learning center admin and users; multiple modules to manage courses, users, and content.
Android Developer at SoftTrade
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Android E-commerce app for an orders-collection system; architecture and feature development.
Android Developer at Paradis
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Android E-commerce app for orders collection; architecture and features implemented.
Android Developer at MDesk1CLK
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Android app for factory equipment maintenance; full-stack involvement and UI development.
Android Developer at Xamaam
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Android app for SMS marketing CRM; architecture and feature development.
Android Developer at CabClean
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Android app for cleaning services provider; mobile app development and maintenance.
Android Developer at My own apps
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Several hobby apps demonstrating Android skills and personal projects.
Android Developer at Krauth Technology
October 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
On-board computer-related Android work for buses in Germany; mid-project contributions, partial rewrite, and testing apps for testers.
Senior Android Developer at KBST (Germany)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Designed, developed and maintained the ScanBox main UI app and supporting modules including GPS tracking and Bluetooth payment integration for self-scanning and checkout on supermarket carts.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at Always In Action
September 30, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Led Android development and mobile architecture for the EmailMe app; collaborated with stakeholders and delivered features in a short-term engagement.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Mobile Technical Lead at HDM Print
August 31, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Developed Android app for printing tax receipts for delivery orders; integrated with fiscal POS terminal and government printing workflow.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Mobile Technical Lead at DeckMart
June 30, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Led Android app development from scratch for e-commerce with Stripe payments and delivery integrations; defined architecture and business logic; published to Play Market.
Senior Android Developer, Remote at Mercedes-Benz
September 30, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Android SDK library interfacing between vehicle computer and Android app; refactored code, improved background processing, Bluetooth connections, and log uploads to Firebase.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Senior Backend Developer at Zakup/Fast Fruit
March 31, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Built an Android e-commerce app from scratch and contributed backend in C#/ASP.NET; implemented JWT-based authentication and Azure cloud integration.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Mobile Technical Lead at Quwi
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Joined early; contributed to project management app; later rewrote major parts; built chat, tasks, and analytics; published to Play Market.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect, Mobile Technical Lead at Alfa-Pharm
December 31, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Android e-commerce app for drugstore chain; led architecture; integrated ARCA payments; maps, analytics, and push notifications.
Senior Android Developer at Vortex
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Asset Maintenance & Field Service app; built from scratch; maps and push notifications.
Senior Android Developer, Mobile Solution Architect at Clickoapp
December 31, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Delivery platform for courier and client apps; built from scratch; maps, location tracking, push, analytics.
Remote Android Developer at Udimi
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Contributed to pages for a managed solo ads marketplace as part of Quwi team; supported app enhancements.
Remote Android Developer at ScanMyOpel
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Android app for Opel car models diagnostics via Bluetooth; implemented features and bug fixes.
Remote Android Developer at Krauth Technology
October 31, 2023 - September 29, 2025
On-board computer Android app for buses; improved performance and refactoring; enabled SDK background operation and log uploads.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at American University of Armenia (AUA)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Master's Degree in Economics at Yerevan State University
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1998
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at American University of Armenia (AUA)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Master's Degree in Economics at Yerevan State University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at American University of Armenia (AUA)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Master's Degree in Economics at Yerevan State University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Master's Degree in Economics
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1998
GMAT Quantitative 50/51
January 1, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Kotlin Essential Training: Functions, Collections, and I/O
January 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
DevOps Foundations: Continuous Delivery/Continuous Integration
January 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
GMAT
January 1, 2010 - September 29, 2025
Kotlin Essential Training: Functions, Collections, and I/O
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Kotlin Essential Training: Object-Oriented and Async Code
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
DevOps Foundations: Continuous Delivery/Continuous Integration
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Software Architecture: From Developer to Architect
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Android Dependency Injection with Dagger 2 and Kotlin
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Concurrent Programming with Android: Threads, Workers, and Kotlin Coroutines
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Java Data Structures
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Java Design Patterns: Creational
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Kotlin Essential Training: Functions, Collections, and I/O
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Kotlin Essential Training: Object-Oriented and Async Code
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
DevOps Foundations: Continuous Delivery/Continuous Integration
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Software Architecture: From Developer to Architect
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Android Dependency Injection with Dagger 2 and Kotlin
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Concurrent Programming with Android: Threads, Workers, and Kotlin Coroutines
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Java Design Patterns: Behavioral Part 1
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Java Design Patterns: Creational
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Java Design Patterns: Behavioral Part 2
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other